The air recirculation mode is only functional when
the air flow control mode is in the following
positions:
,or.
Press the
button to turn air recirculation
off. Outside air is drawn into the passenger com-
partment and distributed through the selected
outlet.
The
mode is not necessary for normal
heater or air conditioner operation.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine, turn thefan control dial to
the desired position and press the
button
to turn on the air conditioner. To turn off the air
conditioner, press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Rear window and outside mirror (if so
equipped) defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
HEATER OPERATION
Heating
This mode is used to direct heated air to the foot
outlets. Some air also flows from the defrost
outlets.
1. Press the
button to the OFF position
for normal heating. The indicator light on
the
button will go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
Ventilation
This mode directs outside air to the side and
center vents.
1. Press the
button to the OFF position.
The indicator light on the
button will
go off.
2. Press the
air flow control button.
3. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion. 4. Turn the temperature control dial to the de-
sired position.
Defrosting or defogging
This mode directs the air to the defrost outlets to
defrost/defog the windows.
1. Turn the air flow control dial to the
position.
2. Turn the fan control dial to the desired posi- tion.
3. Turn the temperature control dial to the de- sired position between the middle and the
hot position.
● To quickly remove ice or fog from the win-
dows, turn the fan control dial to the right
and the temperature control to the full HOT
position.
● When the
position is selected, the air
conditioner automatically turns on if the out-
side temperature is more than 36°F (2°C) .
This dehumidifies the air which helps defog
the windshield. The
mode automati-
cally turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
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NOTE:● Odors from inside and outside the vehicle
can build up in the air conditioner unit. Odor
can enter the passenger compartment
through the vents.
● When parking, set the heater and air condi-
tioner controls to turn off air recirculation to
allow fresh air into the passenger compart-
ment. This should help reduce odors inside
the vehicle.
CONTROLS
1. Driver temperature control dial
2. A/C ON/OFF button
3. Front window defroster button
4. Fan speed control dial
5.
(System OFF) button
6. Rear window and outside mirror defroster switch
7. Air recirculation button
8. Passenger temperature control dial 9. DUAL button
10. Air flow control buttons
11. AUTO button
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Cooling or heating (auto)
This mode may be used all year round as the
system automatically works to keep a constant
temperature. Air flow distribution and fan speed
are also controlled automatically. 1. Press the AUTO button on.
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2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or rightto set the desired temperature. Driver and
passenger temperatures can be set inde-
pendently. Press DUAL to activate dual cli-
mate control functions. Turn the passenger’s
side temperature control dial to the left or
right to set the desired passenger’s tem-
perature.
● Adjust the temperature dial to about 75°F
(24°C) for normal operation.
● The temperature of the front passenger
compartment will be maintained automati-
cally. Air flow distribution, fan speed and A/C
on/off are also controlled automatically.
● A visible mist may be seen coming from the
vents in hot, humid conditions as the air is
cooled rapidly. This does not indicate a mal-
function.
Dehumidified defrosting or defogging
1. Press the defroster control switchto
turn the system on. The indicator light in the
button will illuminate.
2. Turn the temperature dial to the left or right to set the desired temperature.
● To quickly remove ice from the outside of the
windows, turn the manual fan control to the
maximum position. ●
As soon as possible after the windshield is
clean, press the AUTO button to return to
the auto mode.
● When the
control is activated, the air
conditioner will automatically be turned on at
outside temperatures above 36°F (2°C) . If in
defrost mode for more than 1 minute, the air
conditioning system will continue to operate
until the fan control is turned OFF, the ve-
hicle is shut off or the A/C button is used to
turn off the compressor even if an air flow
button other than
is selected. This
dehumidifies the air which helps defog the
windshield. The air recirculation mode auto-
matically turns off, allowing outside air to be
drawn into the passenger compartment to
further improve the defogging performance.
Air conditioner button
Start the engine and press thebutton to
turn on the air conditioner. To turn off the air
conditioner, press the
button again.
The air conditioner cooling function oper-
ates only when the engine is running.
Rear window and outside mirror
defroster switch
For additional information, refer to “Rear window
and outside mirror (if so equipped) defroster
switch” in the “Instruments and controls” section
of this manual.
MANUAL OPERATION
Fan speed control dial
Turn the fan speed control dialleft or right
to manually control the fan speed or turn the
system on or off.
Press the AUTO button to return to automatic
control of the fan speed.
Air recirculation
Press the air recirculation buttonto recir-
culate interior air inside the vehicle. Press the
AUTO button to return to automatic mode.
The air recirculation button will not be activated
when the air conditioner is in DEF, floor, or
floor/defrost mode.
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3. Repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Restart the engine while holding the device(which may have caused the interference)
separate from the registered key.
If the no start condition re-occurs, NISSAN rec-
ommends placing the registered key on a sepa-
rate key ring to avoid interference from other
devices. ●
Make sure the area around the vehicle is
clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, cool-
ant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid
as frequently as possible, or at least when-
ever you refuel.
● Check that all windows and lights are clean.
● Visually inspect tires for their appearance
and condition. Also check tires for proper
inflation.
● Check that all doors are closed.
● Position seat and adjust head
restraints/headrests.
● Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
● Fasten seat belts and ask all passengers to
do likewise.
● Check the operation of warning lights when
the ignition switch is placed in the ON posi-
tion. For additional information, refer to
“Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders” in the “Instruments and controls”
section of this manual. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neu-
tral) . P (Park) is recommended.
The shift lever cannot be moved out of
P (Park) and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition switch is
turned to the OFF position or if the key
is removed from the ignition switch.
The starter is designed not to operate if
the shift lever is in any of the driving
positions.
3. Crank the engine with your foot off the
accelerator pedal by placing the ignition
switch in the START position. Release the
key when the engine starts. If the engine
starts, but fails to run, repeat the above
procedure.
● If the engine is very hard to start in ex-
tremely cold weather or when restarting,
depress the accelerator pedal a little (ap-
proximately 1/3 to the floor) and hold it
and then crank the engine. Release the
key and the accelerator pedal when the
engine starts.
● If the engine is very hard to start because
it is flooded, depress the accelerator
pedal all the way to the floor and hold it.
Crank the engine for 5–6 seconds. After
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE STARTING THE ENGINE
5-10Starting and driving
10 Index
A
Active brake limited slip (ABLS) system . . .5-24
Air bag (See supplemental restraint
system) .....................1-51
Air bag system Front (See supplemental front impact
air bag system) ...............1-58
Airbagwarninglabels.............1-62
Airbagwarninglight...........1-62,2-15
Air bag warning light, supplemental . .1-62, 2-15
AirCleaner ...................8-21
Air cleaner housing filter ............8-21
Air conditioner Air conditioner operation ..........4-21
Air conditioner service ...........4-29
Air conditioner specification label .....9-12
Air conditioner system refrigerant and
oil recommendations .............9-7
Air conditioner system refrigerant
recommendations ..............9-7
Heater and air conditioner
controls................4-18,4-26
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-28
Servicing air conditioner .......4-22,4-29
Alarm system (See vehicle security system). .2-23
Anchor point locations .............1-34
Antenna .....................4-59
Antifreeze ....................5-30
Anti-lock brake warning light ..........2-12
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ........5-23
Apps .......................4-60 Audible reminders
...............2-18
Audio system ..................4-29
AM-FM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-37,4-41
AMradioreception.............4-30
Bluetooth®audio..............4-56
Bluetooth® streaming audio ........4-56
Compact disc (CD) player . .4-39, 4-43, 4-50
FM/AM radio with compact disc (CD)
player.................4-37,4-41
FM/AM/SAT radio with compact disc (CD)
player ....................4-45
FMradioreception.............4-30
iPod® Player ................4-53
iPod® player operation ...........4-53
Radio ....................4-29
Steering wheel audio control switch . . .4-58
USB interface ................4-51
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connection
Port .....................4-51
Automatic Automatic power window switch .....2-47
Automatic transmission position indicator
light .....................2-16
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-12
Automatic anti-glare inside mirror .......3-17
Automatic door locks ..............3-8
Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge.......................2-7
AUXjack..............4-40,4-44,4-51 B
Back button ....................4-7
Back door .....................3-7
Battery ..................5-30, 8-17
Charge warning light ............2-13
Battery replacement Keyfob................8-27,8-28
Before starting the engine ...........5-10
Belt (See drive belt) ..............8-19
Block heater Engine ....................5-31
Bluetooth® audio ................4-56
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System ...............4-75
Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System without
Navigation System ...............4-61
Bluetooth® streaming audio with Navigation
System .....................4-56
Boosterseats..................1-48
Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ......5-23
Brake fluid ..................8-16
Brakelight(Seestoplight).........8-31
Brake system ................5-22
Brakewarninglight.............2-12
Brakewearindicators........2-18,8-23
Parking brake operation ..........5-17
Self-adjusting brakes ............8-23
Brake fluid ....................8-16
Brakes ......................8-23
Brake system ..................5-22
Break-in schedule................5-19
Brightness/contrastbutton............4-9
Brightness control Instrument panel ...............2-29
Bulb replacement ................8-31
C
Capacities and recommended fuel/lubricants . .9-2
Cargo(Seevehicleloadinginformation)....9-13
Car phone or CB radio .............4-61
CD care and cleaning ..............4-58
CD player (See audio system) . .4-39, 4-43, 4-50
Check engine indicator light
(Seemalfunctionindicatorlamp)........2-16
Checkingbulbs .................2-11
Check tire pressure ...............2-22
Child restraints .......1-27,1-27,1-29,1-31
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) System ..............1-31
Precautions on child
restraints.........1-30,1-37,1-44,1-49
Top tether strap anchor point locations . .1-34
Child restraint with top tether strap .......1-34
Child safety sliding door lock ...........3-8
Chimes, audible reminders ...........2-18
Cleaningexteriorandinterior........7-2,7-4
Clock ...................4-38,4-42
Clock set/adjustment ...........4-7,4-38
Clock setting (models with Navigation System)..4-7
Clock setting
(models without Navigation System) . .4-38, 4-42
C.M.V.S.S. certification label ..........9-11
Cold weather driving ...............5-30
Compact disc (CD) player ....4-39,4-43,4-50Compass
......................2-8
Compass display .................2-8
Connect phone .................4-60
Console box ...................2-42
Control panel buttons ...............4-4
Back button ..................4-7
Brightness/contrast button ..........4-9
Enterbutton..................4-4
Setting button .................4-7
With navigation system .........4-4,4-5
Controls Audio controls (steering wheel) .......4-58
Heater and air conditioner controls. .4-18, 4-26
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-28
Coolant Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Changingenginecoolant..........8-10
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Corrosion protection ...............7-6
Cruisecontrol ...........5-17,5-17,5-18
Cupholders...................2-40
Curtainside-impactandrolloverairbag....1-59
D
Daytime light system ...............2-28
Defroster switch Rear window and outside mirror defroster
switch.....................2-26
Dimensionsandweights.............9-9
Dimmer switch for instrument panel ......2-29
Display controls (see control panel buttons) . .4-4
Door open warning light .............2-13 Doors
........................3-3
Drive belt .....................8-19
Driving Cold weather driving .............5-30
Driving with automatic transmission ....5-12
Precautions when starting and driving ....5-2
Driving the vehicle ................5-11
E
Economy-fuel..................5-21
Emission control information label .......9-12
Emission control system warranty .......9-29
Engine Before starting the engine ..........5-10
Blockheater.................5-31
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants.................9-2
Changing engine coolant ..........8-10
Changingengineoil.............8-12
Changing engine oil filter ..........8-14
Checking engine coolant level .......8-10
Checking engine oil level ..........8-11
Engine compartment check locations ....8-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine cooling system ............8-9
Engineoil...................8-11
Engine oil and oil filter recommendation . . .9-6
Engineoilpressuregauge..........2-6
Engine oil pressure warning light ......2-13
Engine oil viscosity ..............9-7
Engine serial number ............9-11
Engine specifications .............9-8
Starting the engine .............5-10
Engine coolant temperature gauge .......2-5
10-2
Engineoilpressuregauge............2-6
Engine oil pressure low/engine coolant
temperature high warning light.........2-12
Enterbutton....................4-4
Event data recorders ..............9-31
Exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) .........5-2
Explanation of maintenance items ........8-2
Extendedstorageswitch ............8-27
F
Flashers (See hazard warning flasher switch) . .6-2
Flat tire .......................6-2
Floor mat positioning aid .............7-5
Fluid Brake fluid ..................8-16
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Engine coolant .................8-9
Engine oil ...................8-11
Power steering fluid .............8-15
Windshield-washerfluid...........8-16
F.M.V.S.S. certification label ...........9-11
Foglightswitch .................2-29
Front air bag system
(See supplemental restraint system) ......1-58
Front and rear sonar system ..........5-28
Front power seat adjustment ...........1-4
Frontseats.....................1-2
Fuel Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................9-2
Fuel economy ................5-21
Fuel-filler door and cap ...........3-13
Fuel gauge ...................2-6 Fuel octane rating
...............9-5
Fuel recommendation .............9-4
Loose fuel cap warning ...........2-22
Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) System Tirepressure.................8-33
Fuel-filler door ..................3-13
Fuelgauge.....................2-6
Fuses.......................8-24
Fusiblelinks ...................8-25
G
Gascap .....................3-13
Gauge Automatic transmission fluid temperature
gauge .....................2-7
Engine coolant temperature gauge .....2-5
Engine oil pressure gauge ..........2-6
Fuel gauge ...................2-6
Odometer ...................2-4
Speedometer .................2-4
Tachometer ..................2-5
Trip odometer .................2-4
Voltmeter....................2-7
General maintenance ...............8-2
Glovebox.....................2-41
Grocery hooks ..................2-45
H
Hazard warning flasher switch ..........6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ........2-27
Headlight control switch ............2-27
Headlights ....................8-29 Head restraints
..................1-15
Heated seats ...................2-30
Heater Heater and air conditioner
controls ................4-18,4-26
Heater operation ...........4-20,4-27
Rear seat air conditioner ..........4-28
Hood.......................3-12
Horn .......................2-30
I
Ignition switch ...................5-8
Immobilizer
system .............2-24,5-9
Important vehicle information label .......9-11
In-cabin microfilter ................8-21
Increasing fuel economy .............5-21
Indicator lights and audible reminders
(See warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders).............2-11,2-12,2-16
Inside automatic anti-glare mirror ........3-17
Instrument brightness control ..........2-29
Instrumentpanel...............0-6,2-2
Instrument panel dimmer switch ........2-29
Interior light ....................2-48
iPod®Player...................4-53
ISOFIX child restraints .............1-31
J
Jump starting ................6-9,8-19
10-3